Store and archive data with the StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 Internal Tape Drive with SAS from Hewlett Packard. This system features LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 recording technology with tape drives that can write 32 tracks simultaneously on a linear format of 3584 tracks and 6656 tracks respectively. It also has a 30TB compressed storage capacity that's complete with data transfer rates of up to 300 MB/s. In addition to enhanced transfer rates, this drive also helps to keep your data secure as it supports the 256-bit AES encryption standard. Other helpful features include a 1024MB buffer size, a 6 Gb/s SAS host interface, and a 5.25" half-height form factor.

LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 Recording Technology    30TB Compressed Storage Capacity    1024MB Buffer Size    6 Gb/s SAS Host Interface    300 MB/s Max. Transfer Rate    256-Bit AES Encryption    5.25" Half-Height Form Factor

The StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 is an eighth-generation LTO tape drive that's capable of storing up to 30TB (compressed 2.5:1) per cartridge while providing ease of use with support for LTFS and AES 256-bit hardware data encryption and easy-to-enable security to protect the most sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.

Capable of data transfer rates up to 300 MB/s (native), its Speed Matching feature further optimizes performance by matching the host speed to keep drives streaming and increase the reliability of the drive and media.

The StoreEver LTO LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 is a half-height drive designed for server customers in direct attached storage (DAS) environments.

For IT organizations with stringent, long-term data retention requirements, the Ultrium 30750's WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) data protection feature offers a simple and secure method for archiving records as part of a compliance solution.

The Ultrium 30750 tape drives provide investment protection with full read and write backward support with LTO-7 media.

By doubling the native capacity of previous-generation Ultrium drives, this tape storage drive requires fewer data cartridges to meet storage needs, which significantly reduces IT costs and increases return on investment.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. These drives show oem and used. Do they just show used because they are OEM and they are new drives with no warranty from WD?

A: The WD 20TB Ultrastar DC HC560 7200 rpm SAS Internal HDD (OEM), B&H # WE0F38652, is a new OEM drive; it has not been used before, and it includes a 5-year warranty with WD. The button that reads “used from” on the product's page points to a used model of the same drive; it does not mean this one is used.

Q: 2. What is the maximum temperature these drives can safely operate at for extended timeframes?

A: The Seagate 8TB IronWolf 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (OEM), B&H # SEST8000VN4, is designed with an operating temperature of 32°F to 149°F (0°C ambient to 65°C drive reported). The maximum allowable drive reported temperature is 149°F (65°C). It is not recommended to operate at sustained temperatures above 60°C, higher temperatures can affect drive health.

Q: 3. Is this drive suitable for a stand alone desktop PC?

A: This HDD is design for NAS servers, but you can use it in a PC with a 3.5" SATA bay as well.

Q: 4. Will this drive work in my HP Z6G4 Workstation, Seagate 10TB IronWolf 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (CMR, Retail ?

A: Yes, the Seagate 10TB IronWolf 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (CMR, Retail) BH #SEST10000VN8 is compatible with the HP Z6 G4.

Q: 5. Difference between the ST6000VN001 and the ST6000VNA01? Having difficulty finding the __A01 on the Seagate site.

A: ST6000VNA01 is the IronWolf Pro 7200 rpm model while the ST6000VN001 is the IronWold 5400 rpm model.

Q: 6. does it need separate power or will it work with a SATA to USB cable? I have a SATA cable for my internal SSDs I use for video and doesn't require external power.

A: An external power source or enclosure will be required to use this drive with a USB port, because a USB port will not be able to provide enough power to run the drive.

Q: 7. What is the meaning of "(retail)" at the description of this ST12000VNA008 drive and the difference with the ST12000VNA007?

A: Retail only refers the the packaging of the unit. The underlying drive is the same for both models. The lack of retail packaging is what can save some of the cost of the drive.

Q: 8. Is this compatible with Synology DS923+?

A: The Seagate 12TB IronWolf 3.5" Internal NAS Drive (4-Pack) BH #SEST12000V84 (B&H Kit) is compatible with the DS923+.

Q: 9. anyone using these drives in a diskstation ds1517+?

A: These Seagate 6TB IronWolf 5400 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD (CMR, OEM) will work in Synology DS1517+.

Q: 10. We bought 2 and RAID 0 on Synology DS218+. Everytime when there's read/write actions, the drives make an old harddrive noise. anyone has same issue? Dont know if it's a sign of defective. Opon RAID, we ran the diskcheck on Synologyh software. Nothing broke is found though. Just very noisy...scary...

A: Using in Drobo and no noise